BY: Konstantine Kallianteris MRK625MT The Film and Television Cluster
May 12, 2015
BY: Konstantine Kallianteris
MRK625MT
The
Film and Television Cluster
Cluster CutsToronto's film and television cluster now
ranks third in North America.
The cluster contributes $1.1 billion annually to the local economy.
The film and television industry in Toronto employs more than 25,000 people.
Over 16,500 businesses are active in all aspects of film and television
Resident pool of creative and technical talent
Developed infrastructure provides state-of-the-art facilities and services from
pre-production through post-production.
Many Toronto-based companies are internationally renowned as suppliers of incredible animation and cutting-edge
visual and special effects.
The city has a thriving live-theatre industry and there are 10,000 members in the
Toronto branch of the performers' guild
Government Incentives16% federal + 18% provincial tax credits on qualifying labour for foreign productions
20% computer animation and special effects tax credit
Ontario Film & Television Tax Credit (OFTTC)
Major Players
Support Systems
Mayor's Toronto Film Board
Toronto Film and Television office
Ontario Media Development Corporation
FilmOntario
Toronto Schools produce many talented graduates who
supplement Toronto's growing crew base.
IMAX Introduced in Toronto
Innovation revitalized the Film Industry with IMAX
Converts Hollywood Blockbusters into IMAX format
1000x more resolution than regular film
Green Screen Initiative
Green Screen Toronto aims to facilitate the long-term growth of Toronto and Ontario's entertainment and creative cluster.
Green Screen Toronto Resource Guide is an aid to all sectors of the film and television industry seeking a means to green their productions
This industry association has come together to establish standards, guidelines and resources that will keep the industry at a competitive advantage
Toronto-Lensed Films
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